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Single-player games like Zhong Kui: Survivor

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Zhong Kui: Survivor, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    Ashrun Survivors — Steam game cover

    Ashrun Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Zhong Kui: Survivor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zhong Kui: Survivor.

    Survive overwhelming hordes in a dark fantasy bullet heaven roguelite. Master 16 signature weapons, evolve deadly builds, choose powerful auras, forge account-wide gear, invest in Ashen Legacy, face Ash Wardens, and brave Depth Gates — or extract while you still can.

    2026ActionIndieRPG4.90 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Secret Dungeon — Steam game cover

    The Secret Dungeon

    Single-player alternative to Zhong Kui: Survivor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zhong Kui: Survivor.

    Embark on a 2-player adventure through vast, enchanted realms. Wield weapons, uncover powerful upgrades, and face dark magic as you explore a fallen kingdom. Easy to jump in, with depth for those who venture deeper into the dungeon's mysteries.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Aksun — Steam game cover

    Aksun

    Single-player alternative to Zhong Kui: Survivor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zhong Kui: Survivor.

    A hack & slash roguelite rooted in Korean shamanism. Descend to the dark shadows of Aksun, chain hundreds of elemental artifacts and abilities into devastating reactions, and break the cursed cycle.

    2026ActionIndieRPG10.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nomad: The Legend of Zarqa — Steam game cover

    Nomad: The Legend of Zarqa

    Single-player alternative to Zhong Kui: Survivor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zhong Kui: Survivor.

    String your enchanted bow and bring justice to a corrupted world in this uniquely open roguelike dungeon crawler based on the Arabian legend of Zarqa.

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    BitHero Survivors — Steam game cover

    BitHero Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Zhong Kui: Survivor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zhong Kui: Survivor.

    A fast-paced survivor-like bullet heaven where you unleash evolving weapons to wipe out massive hordes. Pick your hero, wield evolving weapons, harness powerful relics. Explore colorful stages, survive relentless enemy waves — and become a true hero!

    2026ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Berserk High — Steam game cover

    Berserk High

    Single-player alternative to Zhong Kui: Survivor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zhong Kui: Survivor.

    A hardcore action roguelike where you can feel the thrill of battle. Explore unknown worlds and bring eternal rest to ancient heroes. Depending on your choices, you may become a Swordmaster who dominates in one-on-one combat, or an Archmage who sweeps away enemies. Or discover a third path.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Glintwave — Steam game cover

    Glintwave

    Single-player alternative to Zhong Kui: Survivor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zhong Kui: Survivor.

    A pixel-art bullet-heaven roguelite. Survive 100 waves across wild, distinct areas while stacking weapons, relics, and over 200 Arcana combinations into a screen-filling build. Unlock heroes, talents, and secrets between runs, then push through ten difficulty levels. Full controller support.

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    PROJECT M.E.D.S. — Steam game cover

    PROJECT M.E.D.S.

    Single-player alternative to Zhong Kui: Survivor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zhong Kui: Survivor.

    The body is under attack. Hordes of infectious germs are spreading rapidly, overwhelming its natural defenses. As the last line of defense, you'll battle through massive waves of pathogens, unlock powerful medical weapons, and fight to keep your host alive.

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